Delta Heritage Courier

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DELTA HERITAGE COURIER

April 2020

Serving the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Carquinez Strait

We hope that you and your family are healthy. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down over the last month and most things have been affected. Many Delta and Carquinez Strait heritage events have been postponed and museums, parks, and libraries have closed temporarily. Many institutions are hurting financially. The Courier includes resources for non-profit organizations and event information that is current to date. Since there will likely be more changes, please contact support organizations, event sponsors, museums, parks, and libraries for further updates.

You can still visit Delta and Carquinez Strait places through virtual tours, learn about the region's history by reading books and articles, and support local historical societies by visiting online stores. We have provided links for you to check out during your self-quarantine.

DELTA HERITAGE FORUM

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020

JEAN HARVIE CENTER, WALNUT GROVE

Join us for the third Delta Heritage Forum, a full-day event focused on efforts to preserve and tell Delta stories, opportunities for partnerships and collaboration, and networking. Invitees will include cultural organizations, federal, state, and local officials, business and civic organizations, and those interested in Delta heritage.

More updates on the Delta Heritage Forum will be available at the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area webpage . If you are interested in participating in the planning for the Forum, please email Blake Roberts at blake.roberts@delta.ca.gov .

MUSEUM GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

The California Natural Resources Agency is requesting public comment on draft guidelines for the California Museum Grant Program. The deadline for public comments has been extended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, funded by the proceeds from the Snoopy Special Interest License Plate sales, will fund capital and program projects for museums. Visit the California Natural Resources Agency website for more information on the guideline s.

EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, AND UPDATES

Resources for Cultural Heritage Groups During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Americans for the Arts' COVID-19 Resource and Response Center Page
Americans for the Arts' Press Release on How Federal Economic Stimulus Relief Funds Benefit Community-Based Arts and Culture Organizations
The Conservation Fund's Webinar on Seeking Ideas and Sharing Solutions for Gateway and Rural Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Page Includes Additional Resources)
Impact Foundry's COVID-19 Nonprofit Resource Exchange
Northern California Grantmakers' Arts Loan Fund COVID-19 Emergency Loans
Sacramento Region Community Foundation's Sacramento Region Disaster Relief Fund Webpage
Small Business Administration's Disaster Assistance for Qualifying Small Business, Self-Employed Business Owners, and Non-Profit Organizations in Response to COVID-19 Webpage
Solano Community Foundation's Solano Community Impact Fund Webpage
Yolo Community Foundation's Yolo COVID-19 Relief Fund Webpage

What is Closed

Antioch Historical Museum (through April 30)
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park (until further notice)
Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns (through April 30 at earliest)
Big Break Regional Shoreline Visitor Center (until further notice)
California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento (until further notice)
Contra Costa County History Center, Martinez (through at least April 8)
East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum, Brentwood (until further notice)
Filipino American National Historical Society Museum, Stockton (through April 30)
Haggin Museum, Stockton (through April 30)
John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez (until at least May 3)
Martinez Museum (until further notice)
Pittsburg Historical Museum (until further notice)
Sacramento History Museum (until further notice)
Sacramento Regional Fire Museum, West Sacramento (until further notice)
Shipley Walters Center for Yolo County Archives, Woodland (until further notice)
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum (until further notice)
Yolo County Historical Collection, Woodland (until further notice)

What Has Been Postponed or Canceled

California Preservation Foundation Annual Preservation Conference, Sacramento (new dates and program for conference to be determined)
California State Railroad Museum, Excursion Train Rides (until further notice)
East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum Opening Day (scheduled for Saturday, April 4; new date to be determined)
Filipino American National Historical Society Museum Programs and Events (postponed or canceled through April 30)
Filipino American National Historical Society Stockton Chapter Mixer (scheduled for Sunday, April 5; new date to be determined)
Haggin Museum Programs, Tours, Classes, and Events (postponed or canceled through April 30)
John Muir Birthday - Earth Day Celebration, Martinez (Saturday, April 18 event is canceled)
Sacramento History Museum, Old Sacramento Tours (until further notice)
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival, Stockton (scheduled for April 17-19; new date to be determined)

Virtual Tours, Light Reading, and Other Online Resources

Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns (Benicia Online Archival Collection) (Online Exhibits on Benicia and Arsenal History, Drawings and Photos, and Misplaced Memories)
Benicia Historical Society (Videos of BHS Presentations on Women's Suffrage)
Byron Hot Springs (Byron Hot Springs Resort Store)
Contra Costa County Historical Society (Videos about CCCHS and History Center) (History Center Bookstore)
Hercules Historical Society (Hercules Book Information)
Filipino American National Historical Society Museum (FANHS Museum Gift Shop)
John Muir Association (John Muir Tribute CD)
Martinez Museum (Martinez History Articles) (Virtual Tours of Martinez)
Rio Vista Museum (Rio Vista Museum Book Shop)
Sacramento Historical Society (Publications for SHS Members)
Sacramento History Museum (Virtual Tours of Old Sacramento)
San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum (Virtual Tour of San Joaquin County Historical Museum Grounds and Buildings)
Shipley Walters Center for Yolo County Archives (Online Access to Yolo County Historical Documents, Materials, and Maps)
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum (Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum Book Shop)

California Preservation Foundation Webinar on COVID-19 Crisis - April 7

California Preservation Foundation will be hosting a webinar called "The Doctor is In: Preservation Marketing in a Crisis" about how to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday, April 7 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. CPF is providing the webinar for free. For more information on the webinar, visit the California Preservation Foundation website .

Delta Protection Advisory Committee Accepting Applications - Due April 24

The Commission is looking to appoint 13 members to its Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) at its May 21, 2020 meeting. The application form (PDF) is available and due by close of business on Friday, April 24. For more information about DPAC and the initial 1-3 year terms to fill, visit the DPAC webpage .

Sacramento Historical Society Presentation - April 28

The Sacramento Historical Society will present "An Evening with Sacramento's Stan Atkinson" featuring the legendary journalist-historian. The presentation will be at the Columbus Hall, 5961 Newman Court in Sacramento on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM. For more information and to RSVP, visit the Sacramento Historical Society website.

Grant Workshops - April 28-29 and April 29

Impact Foundry's "Grant Proposal Boot Camp." April 28-29, Sacramento. In this two day session, you will learn three critical components to grant proposal development and implementation: organizational readiness, organizing and writing your proposal, and researching funding opportunities. For more information, go to the Impact Foundry website.
Governor's Office of Planning and Research's "Federal Grants in 2020 - What's New and What's Proposed for the Uniform Guidance", April 29, 10:00-11:30 AM. The webinar describes changes in requirements for federal grants in 2020. Visit the Office of Planning and Research website to register for the webinar.

FANHS Invitational Golf Fundraiser - May 16

The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Invitational Golf Fundraiser is being held on Saturday, May 16 to benefit the FANHS National Museum in Stockton. The tournament will be held at the Elkhorn Golf Club at 1050 Elkhorn Drive in Stockton. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 6. See the FANHS website for details .

2020 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards Nominations - Due May 20

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards. This is California's only state-sponsored awards program and it seeks to recognize those community-centered, grass-roots efforts going on throughout our state to preserve the places, stories, and traditions that are a part of our collective heritage. For more information on the awards, visit the California Office of Historic Preservation website .

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Have a vision?

Check out these funding opportunities!

Creating special places in our towns and cities can be a difficult and daunting task. Grants are an excellent resource and we have done some of the legwork for you! See below for available opportunities.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Repatriation Grants

The National Park Service provides grants for museums and Indian Tribes to assist in repatriation under NAGPRA. The grant deadline is Friday, April 10. For more information, please visit the National Park Service website .

Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program

This grant program supports rehabilitation of historic properties and the economic development of rural communities, including architectural and engineering services and physical building preservation. Applications are due Tuesday, April 21. For more information, visit the National Park Service website.

PRIVATE GRANTS

Sacred Places Grants

The National Fund for Sacred Places is offering funding to help preserve historic places of worship. The National Fund provides training, planning grants, and capital grants for congregations of all faiths. The deadline for Letters of Intent is Wednesday, April 22. For more details, visit the National Fund for Sacred Places website .

Irvin Henderson Main Street Revitalization Fund

The National Trust Community Investment Corporation, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, provides up to $2 million in tax credit financing for transformational historic rehabilitation projects in low-income Main Street communities. For more details, visit the National Trust Community Investment Corporation website .

Rural LISC Community Facilities Fund

Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) provides permanent and construction to permanent financing for rural community facilities, including museums and libraries, in rural communities with populations under 20,000. For more information, visit the LISC website .